SCIMITAR, THE YEAR’S MOST AUDACIOUS THRILLER, bestselling author of fallback, byPeter Niesewand,printed in1983.This item is a book4 1/4" by 7" 574 page softcover copy. This item is in good conditionwith some soiling and rubbing of the covers and spine, previous owner’s name is written inside, the first three pages have a little bit of water stain but the rest of the pages are clean and tight, I have not seen any writing on the pages.Contest include: Peter Niesewand was a freelance journalist in Rhodesia, working mainly for the BBC and the Guardia, when he was arrested in 1973 and spent 73 days in solitary confinement for his exposure of conditions under the Smith regime and his coverage of the guerrilla war. An international outcry led to his release and exile in Britain. Subsequently he covered the Lebanese civil war for the Guardian, before becoming deputy new editor. As Asian correspondent he covered the Russian invasion from inside Afghanistan. He was twice named international journalist of the year, in 1973 and 1976, and much, much more. Thanks for Looking. L23DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUR STORE, WE HAVE A GOOD SELECTION OF BOOKS AND VINTAGE POSTCARDS FOR A VERY GOOD PRICE AND WE SELL BOOKS BY LOTS TOO. Powered by eCRATER . List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.